2004 Dodge Durango vs. 2006 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Dodge Durango. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Dodge Durango would be higher. At 4,921 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg (309 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2004 Dodge Durango. (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2004 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 405 kg more than 2004 Dodge Durango. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Dodge Durango. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg (750 Nm) has 431 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Durango. (319 Nm). This means 2006 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Durango | 2006 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Dodge | Volkswagen |
| Model | Durango | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3704 cc | 4921 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 309 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2119 kg | 2524 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 100 L |
